Why is my sandblaster pulsing?

In my experience with sandblasting, and I have quite a bit, that pulsing is caused by too much sand delivery. Usually you have an adjustment valve for sand that is independant from the air supply.

Why does my sandblaster keeps clogging?

The most common issue with abrasive not coming out of the hose is a clogged nozzle. If debris gets down into your machine and sucked up through the hose it can clog the back of your nozzle. If the nozzle appears to be clogged, take a paperclip and clean out the nozzle.

How do you fix a sandblaster flow?

Troubleshooting Abrasive Flow Problems in Siphon Blast Cabinets

1. Check the Air pressure.
2. Particles may be clogging the line.
3. You might need to add more abrasive.
4. Your abrasive media may be spent.
5. The blast nozzle may be worn out.
6. Removing unwanted moisture from hot, compressed air.
7. Summary.

Why is my sand blaster not working?

Possible Cause: Too Much Air Too much air is another possible cause. Higher pressure does not equal better blasting. Adjust the pressure in the system between 70-90 PSI and adjust as needed up or down to achieve desired results. Too much air can cause the siphon process inside the sandblast gun to improperly operate.

How do you keep moisture out of a sandblaster?

Dehumidifying the air helps to keep the level of moisture 5 degrees above the dew point to prevent condensation and flash rust. Below are two products that prevent moisture from clogging your machine.

How do you sandblast safely?

Sandblasting safety measures require that workers wear protective helmets, clothing, gloves, safety footwear, earplugs, protective eyewear and other OSHA-recommended equipment. Provide workers with proper respiratory equipment. Respiratory protection is absolutely critical for sandblasting processes.

What causes abrasive flow in a sandblaster?

This is one of the most important maintenance items for sandblasting cabinets. Excessive moisture in the air and abrasive lines can be the root cause of many problems with abrasive flow in sandblasters. If you have too much moisture in your air or abrasive lines, this can cause abrasive flow issues.

What to do if your sandblaster is clogging?

A tube placed at different depths may work better. If non of these help, you may want to consider picking up my sandblaster modification plans to fix abrasive flow problems. See, manufacturers aren’t always perfect and this can help solve that problem. Share this on social media or email by clicking below! Select from ceramic or various carbides.

Why does my sandblaster keep running out of air?

Nothing creates more problems for sandblasting than moisture in the air lines or in the abrasive. Do your troubleshooting in an orderly fashion and maintain a maintenance log which should be kept with the equipment. Do not look into a sandblaster nozzle while the air compressor is connected to the system.

How can I Fix my siphon sandblaster system?

If you have a siphon sandblaster system, have you tried moving the pickup tube to various depths? A tube placed at different depths may work better. If non of these help, you may want to consider picking up my sandblaster modification plans to fix abrasive flow problems.